Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

Marquette, home of Northern Michigan University, was ranked as one of the safest college towns in America, according to The SafeWise Report. Northern takes pride in having a campus that is caring, inclusive and ready to take action in light of safety concerns. Northern encourages students, employees and visitors to make themselves familiar with the resources and services available for assistance in matters of safety.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Michigan Army and Air National Guard Grant

Michigan Army or Air National Guard members receiving Montgomery GI Bill benefits (Chapter 33, Chapter 30, Chapter 1606 or Chapter 1607) may be eligible for the NMU Michigan Army and Air National Guard Grant.

Eligibility Requirements:

Be admitted to a degree granting program at NMU

Michigan resident for one year prior to the 1st of July before the start of the academic year

A member of the Michigan Army or Air National Guard and receiving Montgomery GI Bill Education Benefits under Chapter 33, Chapter 30, Chapter 1606 or Chapter 1607

Maintain satisfactory academic progress at NMU

Not in default on any prior student loans

Amount: Up to 45% of tuition, University fee and student activity fee. This grant does not cover the cost of tuition for courses that are repeated, this includes withdrawals. The total of all tuition assistance programs (including Chapter 33-Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Army Continuing Education System [ACES], Michigan Nation Guard State Tuition Assistance Program [MING-STAP], Indian Tuition Waiver, Tuition Incentive Program, NMU Faculty/Staff/Dependent Tuition Waivers, Police Academy Scholarship, etc.) may not exceed the tuition, University fee and student activity fee cost of NMU. If this situation should occur, the amount of the National Guard Grant for tuition and mandatory fees or your Chapter 33 tuition and fees payment will be reduced.

The National Guard Grant will be affected if the student receives the NMU ROTC Room/Board Scholarship. Acceptance of the NMU ROTC Room/Board Scholarship overrides eligibility for any other NMU funded scholarships/grants.

Application Deadline: No later than the first day of classes each semester